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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1905
Page
45
The latest millinery display blends Paris models with adaptations and original designs by local milliners. Rich materials, trims, flowers, ostrich feathers, laces, and ornaments dominate, with matching imported neckwear and feather boas. The collection targets girls and children as well as adults, promising beauty as the season’s keynote.
The notice says L are prepared to furnish private homes and establishments such as hotels and boarding houses with table and toilet linens sheets pillow slips blankets quilts comforts curtains rugs beds and bedding chinaware glassware tinware woodenware pure food products and other dining room kitchen and bedroom requisites.
A discounted sale offers Damask and plain table cloths, napkins, towels, and linen goods from leading Irish, German, and New York importers. Items include Damask table cloths 4x6 feet at 1.50, various sizes and prices for damask and hemmed napkins, Huck towels, bed sheets, blankets, and spreads, with delivery of any quantity at specified times.
Large sale of rugs and matting on the fourth floor G street featuring Wilton and Bigelow Axminster designs and ornate Kashmirs. Items include 9x12 foot rugs from 12.50 to 32.50 with many patterns and colors, plus Empire Smyrna and Imperial Axminster options. Also fine matting and jointless weaves at reduced prices with China matting by the yard.
Attention is called to an assortment of beds and bedding items including a White and Gold Enameled Bedstead with an all steel woven wire spring and a mattress, sizes 3, 34, 4 and 44 feet, priced at $10.00. Special White Enameled Beds priced $3.50 to $20.00. Special No C Felt Mattress made in our factory, 3 ft $8.50, 3 4 ft $9.00, 4 ft $9.50, 4 3 ft $10.00. Pillows filled with feathers from $1.90 to $3.00. Amazon Pillow $1.00. Second floor Fit.
A carload sale features White and Decorated VW China and Crockery in sturdy shapes for inauguration use. Also offered are table and toilet wares, glassware, tinware, and kitchen essentials from reliable, value-driven lines. Special prices include 85c for White Covered Slop Jars and 75c for White Granite Toilet Bowls and Pitchers.
A new 100-piece decorated dinner set in bluish-green pattern offered at $5.95 per 100-piece set. Sets serve twelve and are marketed as a special price deal for shoppers.
Two lots of yellow mixing bowls are offered at low prices. Lot 1 features white edge line and a 6 inch top diameter, priced at five cents each. Lot 2 is a yellow mixing bowl set at one cent per piece.
An advertising item promotes Pure Food Department offerings ahead of inauguration week. It lists items such as Bee s Pure Fruit Prepared Mustard Baker's Cocoa Curtice Bros Blue Label olives oils and baking powders, with prices and bulk purchasing guidance. The ad highlights factory direct freshness and a wide stock including preserves olives oils and soaps.
A selection of Decorated Toilet Sets in assorted colorings offered in 16 piece combinations at 1.95 per set. Sets with jar available at 3.50 per set.
A large stock of strong serviceable White Porcelain Cups and Saucers in the popular St Denis shape from a top pottery offered at a special price of six cents per cup and saucer.
A lot of choice quality Silver plated Carasse Candle Shades offered in two designs at four dollars per dozen. Long-fringe linings for the same priced at one dollar and fifty cents per dozen.
A sale of pressed glass gas globes in three designs with a 4 inch opening. Priced at 15 cents each or 2 for 25 cents, highlighting popular choice options.
Nickel plated bathroom fittings offer rust resistance with brass base and best wearing quality. Items include bath tub rims soap dishes tumbler holders toothbrush racks robe hooks toilet paper holders safety match holders combination sponge and eight arm wash rag holders nickel plated soap dishes.
Secretary and Mrs. Morton and Mrs. Stanley Matthews entertain dinner parties while Madam Quesada and Mrs. Graeme host luncheons. Guests include numerous dignitaries and political figures at the New Willard and embassies during inauguration week. A quiet home wedding as well as multiple teas and dinners mark a busy social season ahead.
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